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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 2.24

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Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 2.24 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.27, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.51–3.23).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 15.41% above its 12-month average of 1.94.

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Quick Ratio

RS Quick Ratio

2.24

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-11.77% 5Y
RS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

RS Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

RS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

RS Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

RS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

2.24

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

1.94

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

2.34

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

2.27

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

2.07

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

1.89

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

1.79

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+15.41%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-4.32%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-1.27%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+8.19%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+18.85%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+25.34%

RS Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)$19.69B2.241.942.342.27
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.49B0.821.071.061.08
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$20.93B1.251.111.151.13
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.36B1.911.401.731.93
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs ›$18.25B0.831.001.371.58
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs ›$17.99B1.191.161.131.14
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.82B0.620.600.540.55
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.24B2.932.823.072.50
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$15.77B1.571.381.191.03
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs ›$24.64B0.950.921.011.03

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

2.24

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

4.88

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities

The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for RS stock is 2.24.
Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 2.24 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.27, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.51–3.23).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for RS stock is 1.94.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for RS stock is 2.34.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for RS stock is 2.27.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for RS stock is 2.07.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for RS stock is 1.89.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for RS stock is 1.79.

RS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-03-312.24
2025-12-312.30
2025-09-302.08
2025-06-301.51
2025-03-311.58
2024-12-311.54
2024-09-301.58
2024-06-302.43
2024-03-313.21
2023-12-313.23
2023-09-303.13
2023-06-302.83
2023-03-312.80
2022-12-312.10
2022-09-301.78
2022-06-301.60
2022-03-312.28
2021-12-311.97
2021-09-302.39
2021-06-302.54
2021-03-312.56
2020-12-312.76
2020-09-302.67
2020-06-301.92
2020-03-311.98
2019-12-312.02
2019-09-301.90
2019-06-302.08
2019-03-311.85
2018-12-312.10
2018-09-301.92
2018-06-301.76
2018-03-311.76
2017-12-311.88
2017-09-301.79
2017-06-301.86
2017-03-311.76
2016-12-311.76
2016-09-301.24
2016-06-301.14
2016-03-311.13
2015-12-311.13
2015-09-301.87
2015-06-301.92
2015-03-311.80
2014-12-312.07
2014-09-301.65
2014-06-301.82
2014-03-311.83
2013-12-312.09
2013-09-301.80
2013-06-301.73
2013-03-311.65
2012-12-311.74
2012-09-301.71
2012-06-302.06
2012-03-311.76
2011-12-311.84
2011-09-301.79
2011-06-301.56
2011-03-311.48
2010-12-311.65
2010-09-301.52
2010-06-301.53
2010-03-311.50
2009-12-311.61
2009-09-301.75
2009-06-301.78
2009-03-311.54
2008-12-311.57
2008-09-301.19
2008-06-301.28
2008-03-311.30
2007-12-311.35
2007-09-301.49
2007-06-301.37
2007-03-311.27
2006-12-311.40
2006-09-301.24
2006-06-301.25
2006-03-311.28
2005-12-311.38
2005-09-301.47
2005-06-301.46
2005-03-311.31
2004-12-311.33
2004-09-301.35
2004-06-301.38
2004-03-311.34
2003-12-311.26
2003-09-301.16
2003-06-301.28
2003-03-311.30
2002-12-311.58
2002-09-301.46
2002-06-301.59

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About Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) operates as a premier diversified metal solutions provider and a leading metal service center, serving clients across the United States, Canada, and globally. The company provides an extensive inventory of approximately 100,000 metal products, including alloys, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and various specialty steels. Beyond distribution, it offers comprehensive metal processing services to diverse sectors such as general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, and heavy industries. Additionally, RS supplies non-ferrous metals and tubular building products, while also manufacturing bespoke extruded metals, fabricated components, and welded parts. As of December 31, 2021, its network comprised about 315 facilities spread across 40 U.S. states and 13 other countries. The company directly sells its offerings to original equipment manufacturers, largely catering to small machine shops and fabricators. Founded in 1939, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles, CA
15,900 employees
reliance.com
Basic Materials / Steel
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
CEO
Karla R. Lewis
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